Independent reporters are encouraged to apply to a new program, Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors (FIRE), for support with investigative stories.FIRE, a collaboration between Project Word and Investigative Reporters and Editors, offers stipends of $2,500 to $5,000, plus a suite of reporting tools. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 10, 2016.To apply, reporters should read the program's Guidelines page before they access the online application.